How to Add an Additional Domain to HostGator

HostGator offers a variety of hosting plans, such as the popular Baby hosting plan, which allows you to host unlimited websites with one account. Adding an additional domain to your HostGator account is a straightforward process that can be done through the cPanel interface. This tutorial will guide you through the steps.

Introduction to HostGator

HostGator provides various hosting plans, making it an excellent choice for individuals and businesses. The Baby hosting plan, in particular, offers unlimited bandwidth, storage, and domains. With just one Baby hosting plan, you can host as many websites as you need. My personal experience, managing five medium traffic websites on the Baby plan, confirms the reliability and performance.

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Understanding Additional Domains

Many new users are unaware of the ability to add additional domains to their HostGator account. This tutorial will help you understand the process of adding domains, whether you have purchased domains from GoDaddy or Namecheap.

Adding an Additional Domain

To add another domain to your HostGator account, you need to perform the following steps:

Log into your HostGator account. Go to the Domains section and click on 'Add-on domains.' In the box to the right of 'New Domain Name,' enter the domain name you wish to add. Choose to create an FTP account associated with this add-on domain if needed. Specify the FTP username and password. You can generate a password using the password generator provided by cPanel. Define the Document Root for your new domain. Typically, you can use public_html/domainname. Click on 'Add Domain' to complete the process.

Additionally, you can use HostGator's redirection feature to redirect the add-on domains to your main domain name.

What to Do Next After Adding a Domain

You can use the redirection feature to redirect any additional domains to your main domain. If you are creating a new blog, refer to my guide on how to install WordPress on HostGator.

Note: The Hatchling plan can only host one domain per account and does not allow aliases. The Baby and Business plans can host an unlimited number of additional domains and aliases.

Shared Web Hosting:

Add extra domains through the cPanel feature called 'Add-on domains'

Reseller and Dedicated Hosting:

Add extra domains through the WHM feature called 'Add-on domains'

Benefits of Using HostGator

HostGator is one of the best unlimited web hosting providers. With one hosting account, you can access many features, including unlimited domain hosting, add-on domains, parked domains, email addresses, and more. If you need to host multiple websites without paying for additional hosting accounts, HostGator is an excellent choice.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily add additional domains to your HostGator account. This feature is particularly useful for preserving your brand name and managing multiple websites under one account. Remember to check if the domain has been registered and correctly configured with a valid registrar before proceeding.

Have you ever used the add-on domain feature from within your HostGator cPanel account? Share your experience in the comments below!